Describes a testing program initiated by the University of New Brunswick (Saint John Campus) to evaluate the French proficiency level of their students according to norms standardized throughout Canada. The evaluators used the Public Service Commission tests which were administered to a group of volunteer students for two succeeding years.…

Presents a method for fostering an understanding of and teaching certain time expressions in French to English-speaking students. (AM)

Mnemonic techniques for teaching French verbs and their corresponding prepositions to native English speakers are presented. The devices are outlined by category of verb and preposition. Then specific techniques for presentation, memorization, and further uses are described. (Contains six references.) (MSE)

Uses simple economic analysis to describe the market for French as an international language, and as an official language of Canada. Both internationally and within Canada, French is threatened by English, which has prompted government intervention in the form of influencing the yield of and the demand for French. (SL)

Examines two approaches to official bilingual programs in Canada, personality and territorial, applying economic analysis to language planning. Territoriality is suggested as a means of protecting threatened linguistic minorities and assisting them in retaining their cultural identity. (Author/OD)